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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13
Death of an Aged and Estimable Lady.

Death or an AGED ana ESClmaDlo Lazy.
Chloe Ann Biingsley was born in Balti-
more county, Nd, April Goth, 1910, and died at
her home in Bethany, Ohio, July Sth, 1887, leav-
ing husband and three daughters to mourn their
loss She was the daughter of James and Rebec-
ca Billingsley and sister of Samuel Bilingsley,
of the 18th district; also of Mrs. John P. Cuddy,
of the 10th district. Her father was soldier in
the war of 1924 and fought in the defense of
Baltimore. He came home from the army sick
and died soon afterwards, leaving widow and
seven young children, Chloe Ann being one of
them. In October 1881, she was united in mar
riage with William Prewett, of Hartford county,
and six years later, they, in company with several
other families of the neighborhood, emigrated to
the State of Ohio. Unlike the present time, trip
to the West at that period involved many dangers
and hardships. They travelled in wagons, cross
ing mountains and fording streams, camping at
night in the woods or on the open plains, where
they were likely to be attacked by wild beasts
and highwaymen. The men of the party carried
their rifles as a protection against expected at
tacks. They reached their place of destination in
safety and settled in Butler county, Ohio, in a
small place called Bethany, in the neighborhood
of Hamilton, the county seat, where they have
resided ever since.
"Aunt Chloe" as she was affectionately and IA
miliarly called, became q member of the M. E..
Church in her youth and continued faithful and
consistent christian until she was called hence by
death. She had many warm friends in Baltimore
county and those of her acquaintance who went
to Ohio either on business or pleasure, made their
way to Bethany-or "Little Maryland" as the
place was frequently called, because most of the
residents were from this State. Strangers would al
most invariably ask for "Aunt Chloe" as she was
widely known as the most benevolent, affectionate
and generous woman in the town. In cases of
sickness or death she was always sent for and
never failed to respond, being always ready and
willing to help those in affection. She was in.
deed Good Samaritan. For some years before
her death she was greatly afflicted, and for several
weeks she was entirely helpless, but now she is q
mighty conqueror and is among those who have
gone up through much tribulation, for her end
was peace. G.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13
MARRIAGES.

MS-BURGEE.-On June 29th, 1887,
by Rev. j. Gill, of Baltimore, Edgar R. Will
liams to Miss Sadie P. Burgee, both of Wood
berry, Baltimore county.
R-SCHISLER.-0n July %, 1857,
by the Rev. l. C. Burk, Charles j. Scheffer, of
Baltimore, and Annie Schisler, of Baltimore
county.
OLE.McCOMAS.-On July 10th, 1887, by the
Rev. William T. Ward, Edwin W. Cole, of Bal
timore city, to Miss L. Belle McComas, of Refs
terstown, Baltimore county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13
A Millionaire Who Watches Pennies.


Cyrus H. Mccormick, who distinguished him
self by his reaping inventions and accumulated
great wealth in the manufacture of reapers and
mowers, was exceedingly generous with his wealth
in many directions. He has been known to give
1000 or 800 900 at q time to churches and
other institutions, but he was exceedingly close
with his pennies. An incident of one of his visits
to New York illustrates this. He went down to
the Pennsylvania depot to some friends off for
the West. He had rooms at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel. The hotel coach had brought down
number of guests who were going on the same
train. 1t was rainy day and Mr.. Mccormick
wanted to 60 back to the hotel. He said as much
to the driver of the coach, but declared that he
thought he should only pay half price for the ride
up to the hotel, as the coach came down with
other passengers. On the refusal of the driver to
entertain any such proposition Mr.. Mccormick
got quite angry, rolled up his trousers and went
back to the hotel in the sush.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13

Winner Of the Gold Medal. The gold
medal, awarded annually to that pupil of the pub
lie schools of our county making the highest aver
age at the teachers examination in July, was cap
tured this year by Edgar A. Mitchell, of the Co.
vanstown public school. There were about forty
contestants for the honor representing the schools
at Carroll, Reisterstown, Woodbury., Hampton,
Towsontown, Waverly and other places, but Co.
vanstown came off the victor. Master Mitchell is
a SON of Rev. Jos. 8. Mitchell, formerly Register
of Wills. We congratulate the recipient of the
honor and also his teacher, Prof. B. G. Reed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13
Two "Nice Gentlemen" Cost a Granger

Two "Nice Gentlemen Cost Granger
$75O.-On Sunday, July Both, two respectable
looking men appeared at Linwood camp meeting,
where they made the acquaintance of Mr.. Abraham
Shriner, of Carroll county, whom they questioned
closely in regard to farms in the neighborhood,
stating that they wished to purchase one. They
met him again on Monday by appointment, and
told him they were connected with q well. known
college, and were looking for good man to act as
financial agent in his section. Being pleased with
Mr.. Shriner, they said they would give him the
position, assuring him of large salary. They
also said if appointed he would have to show ST.
600 as security for himself. After considering the
matter for some time he concluded to accept the
position, but said he had only $3.50. The men in
formed him that as they liked him, and wished to
give him the agency, they would advance the $780,
He then accompanied them to Taneytown, and
drew from the bank $3.50, which he gave them.
The men have not been heard from since.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13
ITO THE PUBLIC.

no THE PUBLIC.
A GENERAL REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
We receive so many inquiries from persons who
desire TO SELL, PURCHASE, RENT OR EX-
CHANGE PROPERTY that we have for come
time contemplated establishing an agency in Tow
sontown for the transaction of G GENERAL REAL
ESTATE BUSINESS, for conducting which we
have such excellent facilities.
thorough acquaintance with the county and
the people gives us the advantage Of being able to
answer inquiries promptly and satisfactorily, and
the extensive circulation of TIE UNION offers the
additional advantage of bringing before the pub
lie such properties as may be placed in our hands
for sale.
Those who have farms or other property for
sale can have the same listed at our Office and
carefully looked after.
Any business entrusted to our care will receive
prompt and faithful attention.
LONGNECKER BROS,
Office of "THE UNION" Towsontown, Md.
July 30-tf.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13

Mortgage Sale.-Messrs. Taylor & Dreamer,
auctioneers, sold on the premises on Tuesday, un-
der mortgage from Charles T. Belt to Mary A.
Stansbury, four frame dwellings in the village of
Hampden, 9th district, lots 30 by 60 feet and sub
ject each to ground rent of $50, as follows No.
1 to Henry Fischer for $3.50; No. 2 to Sudenia
Garger for $3.50, and Nos. 3 and to Henry
Fischer for $500 and $3.50, respectively.
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DERCHERON STALLION
i MOROCK, II2

Will make the Season of 1887, RSN
at residence of owner, "Hayfelds," dI
Baltimore county. WhN
Description and Pedigree w
MOROCK, 1929,
Dark gray, foaled March 3lst, 1879, bred and
raised by Messrs. W. T. WALTERS q CO., Bal
timore county, Md; sired by Prince, lila, he by
Imported Prince Imperial, 1894. Dam of Morock,
1923, Topsy, Ills, by Imported Hercules, 22s
I'd dam, Imported Kate, 500. The dam of Prince,
lila, was Imported Aline. In Morock we find
the blood ofthe first Percheron stations and mares
imported by Messrs. W. T. Walters Co., and
we can safely say that no better Percherons were
ever brought to this country
TERMS,
$500 for the season, payable at time of ser
vice. Mares not proving in foal can be returned
next season free of charge.
Ms-Mares that failed to "Pilote," may return
to Morock, 1922 free. Half dollar to the groom.
E. G. MERRYM IN, Owner,
Cockeysville P. o., Baltimore county, Md.
April Soft.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13

To Locate in Glyndon.-Mr. Lambert G.
Spear, who for some years has boarded at Glyn-
don, W. M. R. R., has purchased fine lot from
Mrg. Mary H. Seymour, on Reisterstown avenue,
in that village, upon which he will erect hand
some residence at once. Mr.. Spear is bachelor
and is engaged in the insurance business in Bal
timOre,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13

Another Dro wning Accident Charles
Denmead, aged nineteen years, son of Mr.. VIM.
Denmead, of Woodbury., was drowned on Satur-
day last at Colchester Beach. He was out in a
boat with young friend when the water became
very rough and they started for the shore. The
boat became swamped and they jumped out to
swim in. The other young man succeeded in
reaching the shore, but Denmead, who had all his
clothing on, gave out and sank before assistance
could reach him. The unfortunate young man
was employed in Poole & Hunts shops, Wood
berry, and was grandson of tho late William
Denmead, of Melvale.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13
Fine Potatoes.-Mr. George v. Bowen, who

Fine Potatoes.-Mr. George v. Bowen, whose
farm is at the head of Charles street avenue,
Towsontown, left at our office this week q basket
of potatoes that surpass anything in that line that
we have seen. They are of the "Beauty of Heb
ron" variety and six of them weighed 5 lbs. IA
ozs. Two of them weighed pound each. Mr..
Bowen planted less than quarter Of an acre Of
these potatoes. He dug them this week and the
yield was AZ bushels.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13

Send In the Trade Dollars.-While most
of the old trade dollars have been sent in to- the
government repositories for redemption, there
NAV be some who have neglected it because of
the long period named by the redemption law for
the exchange. The six months within which the
trade dollars can be exchanged for standard silver
dollars will expire on the Sd of September and all
NOT presented on or before that date will be value
less beyond their bullion value. The banks
throughout the country generally offer facilities
for the redemption of the trade dollars, and all
who have thus far neglected to make the exchange
should take note of the fact that the time for re-
demption will expire on the Sd of September.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13

Death of an Aged and Successful Busi-
ness Man.-Mr. Horace Abbott died at his resi-
dence, near Waverly, Baltimore county, on Mon
day last aged 81 years. He was born in Massa-
chusetts and having been trained from early boy
hood in the New England school of thrift and in
dustry, he was at the age of sixteen years bound
apprentice to a blacksmith. At the age of twenty
one, having completed his term of apprenticeship,
he worked for two years longer at his trade as q
journeyman, and fairly entered upon the success
full career which since distinguished him. First
starting upon his own account, he set up coun-
try blacksmith shop, which he continued in sue
cessful operation for six years. In 1885 he re-
moved to Baltimore. His attention had already
been drawn to the business of forging heavy iron
work, and the facilities offered here determined
him to devote himself. to the development of this
important branch of manufacturing industry. lie
secured the Canton Iron Works, then owned by
Peter Cooper, of New York, and for fourteen years
prosecuted steadily the business ofmaking wrought
iron shafts, cranks, axes, ETC., for steamboat
and railroad purposes, during which time he forged
the first large steamship shaft wrought in this
country, which weighed about $4,000 pounds
The works had then acquired a just celebrity
throughout the Union for the great size and ex-
cellence of its productions. In 1850 Mr.. Abbott
built rolling mill at Canton, capable of turning
out the largest rolled plate then made in the United
States. In 1857 he erected another rolling mill
of the size and capacity of the first. In 1859
he built third rolling mill, which was completed
at the outbreak of the civil war in 1861. The i'm
mense demands which the war occasioned at once
gave full employment to Mr. Abbott's works, and
the heavy and urgent acquisitions of the govern
ment were met with corresponding energy of pro-
duction. At the close of the war, in 1865, an as
ISOLATION of capitalists purchased the Canton Iron
Works, and organized joint stock company I'M
der the corporate name of the Abbott Iron Com
pany. MIR. Abbott was elected president of this
company, which position he held for some time.
He was identified with various enterprises ofpublic
utility and was always ready to assist those which
tended to benefit the community, particularly in
the construction and development of railroads.
He was director in the First National Bank, of
which institution he was one of the founders,
and also a director in the Baltimore Copper Com
pany and in the Union Railroad. He married in
1880 Miss Charlotte Hapgood. He leaves one
daughter.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13
To Go to the Towson Bank.-The Circuit

To 60 to the Towson Bank.-The Circuit
Court here altered the twenty rule of the
Court regarding the deposit of moneys under or
der of court, so as to require all money brought
into court, under Article IS, Sections 10 and 20,
of the Revised Code, or in any other manner, to
be paid to the Clerk first, who shall deposit it in
the Towson National Bank subject to further or
der of court. Such deposits were heretofore made
in one of the national banks in Baltimore. The
rule in question is not understood to apply neces-
sarly to funds in the hands of trustees in equity
cases.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13

Gg~The fine new building of the PatapscO
National Bank, at Ellicott City, has been compile
ted and is now being occupied by that aourishing
young institution. 1t is handsome building and
a credit to the town.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13
Something More About the "Hulless"

Something More About the "Hulless"
Oats.-The Hanover (Pa.) Spectator says: owe
are informed that the "Hulless" or Bohemian"
oats that was sown in portions of Heidelberg and
Jackson townships last spring, and cut week be-
fore last, proves to be as big humbug, as far as
the value of the oats is concerned, as the agents
contract will be-plenty of straw and chat, but
very few grains, and those of an inferior quality.
1t is evidently not suited to this climate, the yield
being much less than our ordinary varieties not
withstanding that it was sown with more than
ordinary care. 1t only proves how gullible some
of our farmers are. The bigger the fraud the
quicker they bite"
A New Precinct.-On the petition of a num-
Der of citizens the County Commissioners have es-
tablished new precinct in the Sd district, to be
known as precinct No. 6, and bounded as follows :
Beginning at the intersection of First and Third
streets with the city limits along the city limits
to the Western Maryland Railroad; along the
latter to the Liberty road, and along the south
side of said road to the Liberty pike; then revers
ing and running south to and with road that
leads west to Frankinville; along the line of the
1st district to the place of beginning The voting
place is to be at the corner of the Bloomingdale
road and Lanvale street.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13
Something for Farmers to Consider

Something for Farmers to Consider
Isn't it great mistake for farmers to crowd all
their stock, farming implements, provender and
grain in their barns, so that if the barn takes fire
the flames destroy everything at one fell swoop?
Wouldn't it be better to have hay, straw and fod-
der under barracks at a safe distance from the
buildings And would it not be better to have
horses and cattle housed in stable separate from
the barn ? In word, is it prudent and economi-
cal to build large and costly barns and store them
with the most infammable material, so that the
structure and contents may be reduced to ashes.
Tn view of the many and heavy losses sustained
by farmers by fires, this is matter worthy of con-
sideration.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13

What a Towsontown Boy Is Doing
The St. Paul (Minnesota) Globe OF August Sd, in
its interviews with business men, has the follow
ing reference to Mr.. Chas. S. Grason, son of ex-
Judge Grason, of Towsontown:
"Slanager Grason, of Dennis Ryan's big farm
up at Kennedy, Mimi, said, as he famed him
self in the Hotel Ryan rotunda, yesterday after
noon awe have the greatest difficulty in the
world to get harvest hands. The railroads have
taken up all the men in the country. The North
ern Pacific is pushing through up in Dakota pref
ty rapidly so as to catch this years crop, and IT
looks as if they would get there. Work on the
Manitoba extension is progressing very fast. We
have 5000 acres in wheat and about $500 in oats
and barley. We will run ffty-two binders this
year, and will probably commence cutting to-
morrow. 1t will be pretty sight. Crops are all
looking well above Crookston all through the
valley"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13

Fell in the Lake.-Miss Ida Bond, daughter
of Mr.. Thomas Bond, formerly of Towsontown, at
tended tho picnic of EPSON Sunday school, at
Druid Hill Park, on Wednesday last, and while
standing up in boat on the small lake, fell head
foremost into the water. William Ruhl, who was
in the boat at the time rescued her, the only dam
age being thorough soaking.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13

rs Barnum, the circus man, has offered $780,
900 for the capture and delivery to him of the
Lake Champlain sea serpent. He stipulates in his
offer that the alleged monster must be not less than
fifty feet long. M
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13

Destroyed by Lightning. -During the storm
Of Thursday afternoon a large barn on the proper
ty of the Union Manufacturing Company, at
Union, 1st district, was struck by lightning and
destroyed, together with quantity OF hay, straw
&c. The property now belongs to Messrs. VIM. j.
Dickey &c Sons.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13

Painful Accident.-Wallace Sheridan, aged
about IL years, son of Mr.. Charles II. Sheridan,
who farms the Samuel Chew property, near Tow
sontown, fell on the knives of reaping machine,
on Monday last and cut an ugly cash, about three
inches in length on tho lower part of his left arm
DIR. R, G, Massenburg stitched up the wound.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13
LOCAL ITEMS.
Palioio,,s Notices

Toacsoatoaon N. q. Chavch.-Preaching to-mor-
row Sunday at II a. m. and p. M, by Rev. w.
r. d. Clemfn Immediately after the morning
sermon the Sacrament of the Lords Supper will
be administered.
PRAYER meeting on Wednesday evening, at 8
o'clock. Glass meeting on Friday evening, at
o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13

Farms and other Property for Sale
We invite attention to a number of fine farms,
mill properties, building lots, &C., that are adver-
Used in THE UNION to-day by Longnecker Bros,
real estate brokers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13

Orphans Court.-The following business was
transacted by the Orphans Court for Baltimore
county for week ending August 18th, 1887:
In the matter of the estate of Leonora G. Lathrop
ct al, orphans, ordered that the purchase of the
ground rents mentioned in said petition be hereby
ratified and confirmed that the said W. Cabell
Bruce, guardian, is authorized to defray all ex-
penses properly incidental to said purchase.
Ordered that the third account of Emile Horst,
as guardian to Elizabeth and William Rettberg,
be passed.
Letters of administration were granted to Mary
Muller on the estate of Andrew Muller, and that
the administrators give notice to creditors az d.
rected by law.
Letters testamentary were granted to Mary
McElfresh on the estate of Charles McEltresh.
Ordered that the first account OF John +. Gon-
trum, as administrator of John Krause, bel passed.
Ordered that the inventory of the personal estate
of John G. Cox, as returned by Uriah P. Cox, his
administrator, be accepted.
Ordered that the first account of VIM. E. Fite
and Albert Fite, as executors of William Flte, be
passed.
Letters of administration were granted to VIM.
S. Hoffman on the estate of Emma b. Henneman,
and that the administrator give the notice TO cred
itors as the law directs.
Ordered that Charles E. Burton, executor of
Dominick Hammond, pay to Eugene Burton the
sum of $25, his fee as counsel.
Ordered that the inventory of the personal
estate of George F. Page, as returned by Margaret
A. Page, his executrix, be accepted, and that the
said executrx sell by public sale four thousand
tenforty Virginia bonds this day returned to this
court in the inventory.
Ordered that the inventory Of the real estate OF
Louisa NJ Peale, as returned by j. Carroll Mon
monier, her executor, be accepted.
Letters of administration were granted to Mar
garet Patterson and John T. Ensor on the estate
- Robert Patterson, and that the administrators
give the notice as required by law to creditors.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13

Epsons M. P. Church, ToDsontoa0n-Preaching
on Sunday by the pastor, Rev. ]. L. Elderdice,
at 10 80 a. m. Prayer meetings every Sunday and
Tuesday nights, at o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-08-13

Trinity p. E. Church. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Sunday at IL g. m. and p. M; Wednesday at
p. m. Friday, Bible Reading, at p. IN. Luther
vile on Sunday, at 4.30 p. m.
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Saters' Baptist Charch.-Preaching every Sum
day by the pastor, Rev. w. J. Nicoll, at Saters'
Baptist Church, at II a. M, and at Pikesvlle Bap-
fist Church at p. m.